Front Line Friday #9: Range Qualification Realities
Passing the qual and being ready to shoot are not the same thing. Most agencies have built their training calendar around one and called it the other.
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Building an AR-15 – Avoiding Common and Costly Mistakes
We recently sat down with Alex Bohl from Trajectory Arms to discuss how you can avoid common and costly mistakes when building an AR-15. As a professional builder, Alex knows his way around the AR-15, and has a unique perspective on the tools and parts needed to successfully build a hard-use AR.
Bank Fishing Blueprint #001: Finding Hidden Ponds
Welcome to our recurring series of Bank Fishing Blueprint. Here, we will share experiences and lessons learned from years of fishing ponds, canals, and small lakes from the bank. My name is Keith Lusher, and like many anglers, I grew up fishing wherever I could find water. Whether it was a small ...
Son Shoots and Kills Father Who Pulled Knife During Altercation; No Charges Filed
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – A 21-year-old man shot and killed his father after the older man produced a knife during a confrontation at a Central Avenue residence, according to Williamsport Police. Following an investigation and consultation with the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office, no ...
Michigan Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Broke Into Attached Apartment and Assaulted Tenant Before Trying to Enter Home
EGELSTON TOWNSHIP, MI – A homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into an attached apartment, assaulted the tenant inside, and then attempted to force his way into the main residence early Monday, March 18, 2026. As reported by WOOD TV8, the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office responde...
S13E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – When to Run Toward the Threat
In this episode, we examine critical self-defense scenarios and the complexities surrounding firearms use. We look at road rage incidents, active shooter incidents, some home invasions, and the synagogue attack in Michigan
The Most Dangerous Thing We Do Everyday
I am of the opinion, that you can tell who the real pros are by how they handle the guns they carry. Not how well they shoot them, or what cool tricks they can pull off, but the substance of their gun handling. One of the tale-tale indicators for me that will shape my perspective […] Read t...
Police: Armed 27-Year-Old Shoots 16-Year-Old During Robbery Attempt in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago police are investigating a fatal shooting after an attempted robbery on the city’s South Side last Wednesday, March 18. As reported by ABC 7 Eyewitness News, the incident happened around 3:36 p.m. in the 11700 block of South Normal Avenue in the West Pullman neighbor...
Galco Thunderclap Masterbilt Holster
Let’s get this out of the way up front. I believe the 1911 pistol is just about the finest handgun ever made. A well-built, custom 1911 represents mechanical elegance, history and performance all rolled into one. In my opinion, a pistol of that caliber deserves to be carried in nothing less tha...
Akron Road Rage Shooting: What This Defensive Gun Use Teaches Concealed Carriers
A DoorDash driver in Akron, Ohio returned fire after occupants of a stolen vehicle shot through his windshield during a road rage attack. We break down the legal decisions he got right, the vehicle gunfight tactics every concealed carrier should know, and what to do in the 60 seconds after a defe...